The Pearl, University of Reading

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The Pearl (People and Place: Evidence-based Adaptation for Resilient Livelihoods), based in the University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology and led by Professor Rosalind Cornforth, is part of the World Climate Research Programme ‘My Climate Risk ‘network of Global Regional Hubs.

We carry out innovative global transdisciplinary research and capacity building. 

Our aim is to advance knowledge and deliver a better understanding of future climate, its impacts, and consequences on people’s lives and livelihoods.

Through its Academy, The Pearl delivers training and professional development for students, practitioners, and decision-makers, equipping them with the skills to address complex climate and development challenges. Courses are designed to be interactive and immersive, combining theory and practice. 

Our vision is a world in which all people, organisations, meteorological agencies and governments are better able to cope with the changing and often unpredictable demands of the climate and environment, turning challenges into opportunities.

The focus is on Africa, Asia, and the Americas, but our knowledge, skills and approach are globally applicable.

To stay up to date with The Pearl’s latest, please visit their YouTube or LinkedIn.

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Founding year

2025

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University of Reading
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Additional Partnerships

UN Environment Programme (UNEP); Himalayan University Consortium; Royal Scientific Society of Jordan